Effectiveness of a Physician Reminder Program for Smoking Cessation.

Shanley, Margaret H.; Laskey, Margaret; Decker, Richard

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ERIC Number: EJ590754

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Effectiveness of a Physician Reminder Program for Smoking Cessation.

Shanley, Margaret H.; Laskey, Margaret; Decker, Richard

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, v19 n3 p142-51 Sum 1999

Before and after implementation of a program in which physicians counseled patients about smoking, 22 physicians were surveyed and patient records reviewed. Although the program spurred more doctors to give patients self-help materials, no significant reduction of smoking occurred. (SK)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Patient Education, Physician Patient Relationship, Physicians, Professional Continuing Education, Smoking

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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